Subtract 35/30 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 5/30
36/50 - 35/30 is -67/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/150 - 175/150 = 108 - 175/150 = -67/150
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